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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.65, 2,533.92 and 593.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.65, 2,533.92 and 593.66 is: 890.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.65 : 2,533.92 = 593.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.65/2,533.92 = 593.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.65x = 2,533.92 × 593.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.65x = 1,504,291.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,291.06/1,688.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.83

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